Xantrex Technology owner manual Electrical Specifications, Input, Output, GT3.0 European

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Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Input

Input voltage, Maximum Power Point range

195 to 550 Vdc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absolute maximum array open circuit voltage

600 Vdc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum input current

16.6 A DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum array short circuit current

19 A DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended PV array power

Up to 3300 W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse polarity protection

Short circuit diode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground fault protection

GF detection, IDIF > 1 A

 

 

 

Output

 

 

 

 

 

GT3.0 North American

 

 

GT3.0 European

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum output power

3000 W AC

 

 

3000 W AC

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal output power over rated temp range

2500 W AC

 

 

2500 W AC

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum utility backfeed current

20 A

 

 

20 A

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal output voltage

240 V

 

 

230 V

 

 

 

 

 

Operating range, utility voltage (default)*

211 to 264 Vac

 

 

202 to 253 Vac

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal output frequency

60 Hz

 

 

50 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

Operating range, utility frequency (default)*

59.3 to 60.5 Hz

 

 

47.1 to 50.9 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum continuous output current

14.2 A

 

 

14.9 A

 

 

 

 

 

Output overcurrent protection

20 A RMS

 

 

20 A RMS

 

 

 

 

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

<5%

 

 

<5%

 

 

 

 

Power factor

>0.9

 

 

>0.9

 

 

 

 

 

Utility monitoring—islanding protection

Vac, fac as per UL1741

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output characteristics

 

Current source

 

 

 

 

Output current waveform

 

 

Sine wave

 

 

 

 

 

*Requires Utility permission and qualified service personnel to change settings.

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Contents Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Page Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Date and Revision Scope AudienceOrganization Conventions Used Abbreviations and AcronymsRelated Information Page Important Safety Instructions Regulatory Compliance FCC Information to the UserTo locate the firmware version number Verification and Commissioning Test PurposeCommissioning Test Verification TestPage Contents Wiring the Inverter Maintenance and TroubleshootingStarting the Inverter Monitoring the InverterSpecifications Warranty and Return InformationIndex Xiv Figures Xvi Tables Xviii Introduction About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Xantrex GT InverterStandard Features MpptOptional Features 2Main Features of the GT InverterSafety and Standards 3Safety and Data Label LocationsWiring Box standard on North American models Removable ComponentsOptional Heat Sink Cover and Fan Model Configurations 1GT Inverter ModelsGT3.0-aa 2-bb-230 Installation Installation Options Planning the InstallationSingle Inverter Installation Multiple Inverter InstallationsSingle Inverter Installation Multiple Inverter InstallationInverter Location Equipment and Installation Recommendations PV Array RequirementsGeneral Recommendations Voltage Effect of Array Voltage Inverter Mode Voltage and Mppt Requirements1MPPT Operational Window Planning the Installation Grounding Requirements Long Distance GroundingLightning Protection AC GroundingXantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box 2Basic Grounding Overview3Long Distance Grounding Overview Routing the Wires 4Grounding With Extra Lightning Protection OverviewPlanning AC Wire Routing Planning DC Wire RoutingPreparing for the Installation WiringCircuit Breakers and Disconnect Switch AC Circuit Breaker RequirementsAC/DC Disconnect Switch Ground Fault FuseOther Materials Needed Equipment NeededMounting the Inverter OverviewDimensions and Knockout Locations Preparing to Mount the UnitKnockout Preparation Installing the Mounting Bracket 7Dimensions of GT Inverter and Knockout LocationsClearance Requirements 2Inverter Clearance RequirementsLocation Minimum Clearance Surfaces for Mounting To mount the unit using poles Mounting on Poles or RailsGround Floor Mounting on Wallboard, Siding or Concrete To mount the GT Inverter to wallboard, siding, or concreteMounting the Inverter on the Bracket Mounting a Single InverterTo mount the inverter on the mounting bracket Installing Accessories Installing the Fan AssemblyMounting Multiple Inverters in Parallel To attach the fan assembly to the inverter 12Attaching the fan assemblyTo connect the fan wires 13Location of Fan ConnectorInstalling the Heat Sink Cover To install the heat sink cover on the inverterTo remove the heat sink cover from the inverter Wiring the Inverter Accessing the Wiring Terminals To remove the wiring box cover2AC and DC Terminal Block Location in the Wiring Box Connecting the DC Wiring 3AC/DC Disconnect Switch PositionsTo wire the PV array to GT Inverter 1Torque Values for WiresWire Size Torque Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box 4DC Connections for Grounded PV ArrayConnecting the AC Wiring To wire the main utility service panel to the GT Inverter 5AC Connections from GT Inverter to Utility Service Panel Xantrex GT InverterService Panel Wiring BoxConnecting Inverters in Parallel DC and AC Wiring for Inverters in ParallelTo wire the PV array to GT Inverters in parallel 6Parallel GT Inverter DC and AC Wiring Communications Wiring for Inverters in Parallel Xanbus Network Technology9Xanbus RJ45 Ports in the GT Inverter Wiring Box Male Network TerminatorRJ45 Connector Requirements 2T568A Standard WiringCabling Requirements Conductor Name CAT 5 Cable Insulation ColorGuidelines for Routing the Network Cables Purchasing Network Components3Network Components and Part Numbers Wiring the Inverter 11Communications Wiring for GT Inverters in Parallel Page Starting the Inverter Startup Procedure Checking the PV Array DC VoltageChecking the AC Utility Voltage To check the PV array DC voltageReplacing the Wiring Box Cover To replace the wiring box coverTo replace the front panel cover Starting up the GT Inverter To start up the inverterMonitoring the Inverter Monitoring the Front Panel Display 1Front Panel LCD LocationStartup Mode Front Panel Display Screens and What They Mean1Startup Screens on GT Inverter Front Panel Display Display Duration Description2Normal Operation Default Screen To view more Normal Operation information3Normal Operation Screens for All GT Inverter Units DisplayOffline Mode 5Offline Mode Default DisplayTo view unit-specific screens in a multiple unit system Multiple Unit SystemFault Mode Offline Mode Screens for All GT Inverter UnitsMultiple Unit 25kWhVoltageFault 8Fault Message ScreensAdditional Fault Mode Screens Special ScreensDisplay Description Status Indicator Lights 11Status Indicator LEDs10Special Message Screens LEDonMeansGreen LED Maintenance Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance PV Array FactorsPerforming General Maintenance Replacing PartsOther Factors Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse To replace a ground fault protection fuseReplacing the Inverter 1Location of Fuse, Front Panel Cover RemovedTo remove the inverter from the wiring box 2Inverter and Wiring Box Sections To replace the inverter on the wiring boxIdentifying Error/Fault Conditions and Solutions 1Troubleshooting the GT InverterSpecifications Electrical Specifications InputOutput GT3.0 EuropeanAdjustable Disconnect Settings Output Power Versus Ambient TemperatureAdjustment Range Setting Efficiency Figure A-2Typical EfficiencyEnvironmental Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsUser Display Accessories GT Fan Kit includes fan assembly and heat sink coverWarranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Inverter DetailsPV Details Index Port 3-13, 5-7 Torquing 3-5, 3-10 wire sizes IX-4 Page Xantrex Technology Inc